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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP141800) and 2 other sources
On December 15, 1976, 28-year-old Ernest R. DeAngelis vanished from Ipswich, Massachusetts. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System , he informed his mother that he would return in a few hours before leaving their home and getting into a car. However, he was never seen again, and no further contact was made with family or friends. At the time of his disappearance, Ernest was described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing between 170 and 180 pounds, with medium-length straight brown hair and brown eyes. He wore gray, gold-rimmed eyeglasses and was last seen dressed in a blue turtleneck sweater, dungarees, and a blue suede coat . ,

The case was reported to the Ipswich Police Department on the day of his disappearance, with the agency case number IPS-7-IV. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that might lead to resolving Ernest's disappearance. The NamUs profile for Ernest R. DeAngelis was created on April 10, 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to bring attention to his case and possibly uncover new leads .

Ernest's family has endured decades without answers. His mother, Mildred Michelina DeAngelis, passed away in 2008 at the age of 95. Her obituary mentions Ernest as her son, alongside her daughter Carlene DeAngelis-Poor and her late son Robert DeAngelis . The family's loss is compounded by the uncertainty surrounding Ernest's fate, and they, along with law enforcement, continue to hope for information that could provide closure.

Anyone with information regarding Ernest R. DeAngelis's disappearance is encouraged to contact the Ipswich Police Department at 356-4343. Even after nearly five decades, any detail, no matter how small, could be crucial in solving this enduring mystery.

Last Seen: Dec 15, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15537
John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts
UP15537 • Found Aug 4, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 58–72 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 89%143 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Methuen, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14202
John Doe — Methuen, Massachusetts
UP14202 • Found Oct 28, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Everett, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15890
John Doe — Everett, Massachusetts
UP15890 • Found May 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15888
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts
UP15888 • Found Mar 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Medford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP16439
John Doe — Medford, Massachusetts
UP16439 • Found Jul 25, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14758
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP14758 • Found May 31, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Weight 97%200 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — East Boston, Massachusetts
UP53220 • Found Sep 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 42 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 65%123 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15715
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15715 • Found Jul 20, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14725
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts
UP14725 • Found Dec 13, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 44–46 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brookline, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15757
John Doe — Brookline, Massachusetts
UP15757 • Found Apr 17, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 60–65 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 49%237 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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